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    • Academic Skills Tool Kit
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    • Fundamental Fridays Writing Skills Drop-In
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    • Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) at Trent
    • Virtual Write-Along
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What's Happening in January 2023

Jan 23-27, 2023

  • Monday, January 23rd 10:30-11:30am:
    • Motivation Monday Graduate Student Writers’ Group (In-Person & Zoom) – Goal Setting and Planning for the Semester
  • Monday, January 23rd 2-2:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (In-Person): The Secret to Reading and Notetaking
  • Wednesday, January 25th 6-6:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (Zoom): The Secret to Reading and Notetaking
  • Thursday, January 26th 2-3:30pm:
    • Grammar for Graduate Students (In-Person & Online)
  • Thursday, January 26, 5-6pm: 
    • You Belong Here Winter Program Launch - Dialogue & Social Event: Hard Truths and Bright Futures
  • Friday, January 27th 1-3pm:
    • FUNdamental Friday Writing Drop-In (In-Person & Zoom) – The Writing Process

Jan 30 - Feb 3, 2023

  • Monday, January 30th 10:30-11:30am:
    • Motivation Monday Graduate Student Writers’ Group (In-Person & Zoom) – Narrowing Your Topic and Time Blocking
  • Monday, January 30th 2-2:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (In-Person) – Assignment Breakdown
  • Wednesday, February 1st 6-6:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (Zoom) – Assignment Breakdown
  • Thursday, February 2nd 2-3:30pm:
    • Writing about Quantitative Data for Grad Students (In-Person & Online)
  • Friday, February 3rd 1-3pm:
    • FUNdamental Friday Writing Drop-In (In-Person & Zoom) – Academic Integrity

Feb 6 - 10, 2023

  • Monday, February 6th 10:30-11:30am:
    • Motivation Monday Graduate Student Writers’ Group (In-Person & Zoom) – Supervisor Relations and Thesis Anxiety
  • Monday, February 6th 2-2:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (In-Person) – Research 101: Learn from a Librarian!
  • Wednesday, February 8th 6-6:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (Zoom) – Research 101: Learn from a Librarian!
  • Friday, February 10th 1-3pm:
    • FUNdamental Friday Writing Drop-In (In-Person & Zoom) – Writing Effective Paragraphs

Feb 13-17, 2023

  • Monday, February 13th 10:30-11:30am:
    • Motivation Monday Graduate Student Writers’ Group (In-Person & Zoom) – Introduction Chapters and Managing Distractions
  • Monday, February 13th 2-2:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (In-Person) – How to Talk About Sources!
  • Wednesday, February 15th 6-6:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (Zoom) – How to Talk About Sources!
  • Thursday, February 16th 2-3:30pm:
    • Writing about Qualitative Data for Grad Students (In-Person & Online)
  • Friday, February 17th 1-3pm:
    • FUNdamental Friday Writing Drop-In (In-Person & Zoom) – Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Feb 20-24, 2023 - Reading Week 

  • Tuesday, February 21st 2-2:30pm:
    • Learning Lab (Zoom Only) – Reading Week: How to Plan and Prioritize
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Supports for Students in Navigating the University Learning Environment

The Academic Skills Tool Kit is an academic support program, supported by the Colleges at Trent and coordinated by Academic Skills, to help students navigate the demands of, and thrive within, the university learning environment.

Academic Skills Tool Kit
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Learn How to Learn in University 

  • Want to learn more about managing your workload at university?  
  • Unsure of the best way to take notes in lecture?  
  • Looking to strengthen your writing skills?
  • Interested in trying new study techniques?  
Academic Skills Learning Labs
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Workshops and Events for Graduate Students

As a graduate student, you are likely facing new academic challenges. The ideas about which you are reading, thinking, and writing are becoming increasingly complex, yet you need to find clear, concise, and engaging ways to express them.

Information for Graduate Students

Programs & Events

  • Academic Skills Tool Kit
  • Academic Skills Learning Labs
  • Academic Integrity Module
  • Fundamental Fridays Writing Skills Drop-In
  • 3-Minute Paper Competition
  • Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) at Trent
  • Virtual Write-Along
  • Orientation Week Workshops
  • Re-Orientation with Academic Skills
  • Summer Skills School
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